When it comes to the world of food, the ‘Vocal for Local’ mission has helped many regions and their local produce find a global market and presence

During the pandemic, PM Modi talked about his love for Moringa Paratha and it became a global hit

From the rare Sea Buckthorn of Ladakh to Makhana of Bihar, PM Modi has been promoting all things Indian through his speeches, Mann Ki Baat

India stands at a defining moment of her development journey with the narrative shifting decisively — from women’s development to women-led development: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Over the past decade, India has achieved gender parity index with gross enrolment reaching 1.0 at the foundational, preparatory, middle, and 1.1 at the secondary level

Reforms like early introduction of “skilling” and initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs provide students with practical exposure to emerging skills and technologies: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Investors from smaller towns have taken the lead over those in the country’s largest cities in terms of MF investor folios for the first time

The number of B-30 folios rose from 35.5 million in December 2019 to 132.7 million in January 2026, nearly a fourfold jump over the period: Report

B-30 locations accounted for 50.1% of total individual investor folios in January 2026, edging past the T-30 segment in their overall share of folios: Report

In education, government schools are now at their highest ever levels, surpassing previous benchmarks in both reading and arithmetic: ASER

India’s three new criminal laws aim to accelerate justice delivery by setting timelines for investigations

Infrastructure expansion has connected 25 crore people to electricity, provided tap water to 15 crore households and delivered smoke-free cooking fuel to nearly 10 crores homes

India's passenger vehicle market recorded its highest-ever February sales in 2026, with year-on-year growth of 10.5%

In February 2026, SUVs contributed 32,325 incremental units compared to the prior year — more than 80% of total volume growth

Among manufacturers, Tata Motors recorded the highest growth rate of any volume original equipment manufacturer in February, posting a 34.2% year-on-year increase

PM Modi has praised the Indian cricket team after it clinched the T20 World Cup 2026, saying the victory reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, filling every Indian heart with pride and joy

Every single player, entire management and the support staff deserve the highest praise for this collective triumph: President Droupadi Murmu

The “enlightened people” of the West Bengal would never forgive TMC for “insulting” a tribal woman leader who holds the country’s highest constitutional office: PM Modi

It was “deeply concerning” that the TMC government had shown a “grave insult” to the President: PM Modi

President Murmu expressed displeasure over the change of venue of a conference of the Santal tribal community in West Bengal and the absence of CM Mamata Banerjee and her ministers

India got its first operational ring metro network as PM Modi inaugurated the 12.3-km Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur stretch of the Pink Line

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for three new corridors under Phase V(A) of the Delhi Metro project, which will enhance the overall connectivity across the national capital

From the expansion of the Metro to housing facilities for thousands of government employees, infrastructure in the national capital is being continuously strengthened: PM Modi

PM Modi praised India's 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day, highlighting women's empowerment as key to his government's initiatives and India's progress

The aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide the country’s collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation: PM Modi

The achievements of India’s Nari Shakti are a source of pride and a powerful reminder of the transformative role in nation building: PM Modi

Known for discussions around fitness and a healthy lifestyle, PM Modi’s mention of moringa parathas led to a rapid rise in the popularity of this superfood

Delhi-based lawyer Nirmala Singh started a moringa business seven years ago, and now people know her as the “Moringa Lady”

Earlier people were not aware of moringa, but when PM Modi mentioned moringa parathas and said that he eats them, sales increased since then: Nirmala Singh

PM Modi inaugurated 2,722 newly built flats and laid the foundation stone for 6,632 additional flats, along with several other projects in Delhi

The Government of India is redeveloping seven ageing government housing colonies in Delhi through an innovative self-financing model

The redevelopment project aims to address the shortage of more than 20,000 houses for central government employees by replacing the old low-rise buildings

In a matter of big relief for India amid the ongoing war in Middle East, the Modi government has started securing additional crude oil supplies from alternative global sources

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the country is successfully managing the challenge of ensuring energy availability

Energy imports into the country are in full flow from all non-Hormuz routes. The energy requirements of our citizens are being fully met: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

The 85% reduction in AIDS and TB deaths would not have happened without India's production of antiretrovirals and Rifampicin

India's pharmaceutical industry has emerged as a formidable force on the world stage, contributing significantly to global health

Replicating the manufacturing success of Indian pharma - 200 bn of the 400 bn pills Americans swallowed last year were made in India

Coimbatore leads among districts in Tamil Nadu in completing the maximum number of rooftop solar installations, followed by Chennai

55,328 households have installed rooftop photovoltaic solar power systems in Tamil Nadu until February 28, 2026: Report

Currently, a total of 1,376 registered vendors is enlisted on the PM Surya Ghar portal from Tamil Nadu: Report

India’s growing push towards women’s financial empowerment is drawing attention to the changing role of women in the country’s economy

Women are increasingly stepping into new financial roles and becoming active participants in India’s development story

Backed by a series of government initiatives over the past decade, more women across rural and urban India are gaining access to savings, credit, skills and markets

The Government of India is actively developing talent in the semiconductor sector through the Chips to Startups program under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

India has made strong progress in just four years toward its 10-year goal of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design: Union Minister

Students from every corner of India, such as Assam to Gujarat and Kashmir to Kanyakumari, are now actively participating in semiconductor design work

India has never depended on permission from any country to buy Russian oil: Government Official

India is still importing Russian oil, even in February 2026, and Russia is still India’s largest crude oil supplier: Government Official

India has secured alternative energy sources and possesses substantial reserves of crude oil and refined products: Government Official

Government sources reassure citizens that petrol and diesel prices will not increase

Government sources assures that India’s stock levels are on an upward trajectory despite the volatility in West Asia

India has ramped up 10% of its crude imports from sources other than the Strait of Hormuz; the government has successfully reduced its reliance on the volatile Strait of Hormuz by diversifying its import routes: Government sources

PM Modi congratulates Nepal for the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, calls it a ‘historic milestone’

As a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and their new Government: PM Modi

I warmly congratulate the people and Government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections: PM Modi

PM Modi scripted an incredible reset of India-Canada ties; what began as a near-total breakdown in 2023 has, under PM Modi’s adroit leadership, transformed into a robust, forward-looking partnership by early 2026

PM Modi once again shown why he is one of the most respected statesmen on the global stage; under him India-Canada ties have not just been revived, they are stronger, smarter and built to last

The revival of India-Canada ties under PM Modi is not mere diplomacy; it is a masterclass in patience, pragmatism and national interest

PM Modi lauds Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his work, says “Om Birla handles even some "arrogant and unruly" members from big families well and insults no one”

Om Birla is as excellent an MP as he is an outstanding Speaker and is completely dedicated to the Constitution and parliamentary system: PM Modi

Om Birla endures bitter words of everyone and, you must have seen, always wears a smile: PM Modi

PM Modi on March 8 will inaugurate 2,722 newly-constructed residential units in Delhi’s ageing colonies

PM Modi on March 8 will lay foundation stone for an additional 6,632 homes under in Delhi the GPRA Redevelopment Plan, covering four colonies; Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar and Sriniwaspuri

PM Modi to inaugurate 2,722 new flats in Delhi govt colonies; this Rs 32,800 crore overhaul of seven Central Government housing colonies will be funded entirely through strategic land monetisation

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several projects worth approximately ₹ 33,500 crore in Delhi

PM Modi to inaugurate two new Delhi metro corridors: Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur section on the Pink Line and Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park stretch on the Magenta Line

PM Modi to lay the foundation stone for three new corridors under Delhi Metro Phase V-A, covering 16.1 km

The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India: PM

The TMC Government of West Bengal has truly crossed all limits. Their administration is responsible for this insult to the President: PM Modi

It is equally unfortunate that a subject as important as Santal culture is treated so casually by the West Bengal Government: PM Modi

PM Modi praises Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, says he is an outstanding Speaker and MP

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is dedicated to the Constitution and parliamentary systems: PM Modi

PM Modi commends Om Birla's ability to manage the House, transcending party lines, and highlights Birla's respect for MPs and his leadership style

Production of food grains in Tripura has witnessed a 12 per cent rise: Tripura Agriculture and farmer’s welfare minister

PM Modi has urged people to produce more, connect more and export more, and only then will India become a Vishwa Guru: Tripura Agriculture and farmer’s welfare minister

Youth participation in agriculture has increased and they are witnessing benefits: Tripura Agriculture and farmer’s welfare minister

Indian Railways’ freight revenue rises 2.97 per cent year-on-year to Rs 14,571.99 crore in February

Freight loading increased 3.96 per cent YoY to 137.72 million tonnes during the month, compared with 132.48 MT in February last year: Ministry

In daily freight loading, Iron ore loading rose to 0.675 MT from 0.529 MT (up 27.6 per cent), while pig iron and finished steel increased to 0.343 MT from 0.284 MT (up 20.8 per cent)

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the SBI announces the launch of a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility, focused exclusively on women empowerment

SBI launches $500 million social loan to advance women's economic empowerment; this demonstrates SBI's commitment to reducing 'the gender gap' and contributes meaningfully to the United Nations' SDG 5

SBI launches a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility for women; this syndicated transaction is a milestone for SBI and the global ESG financing landscape, for the noble cause of women’s empowerment

Nearly every third investor in India is now a woman; nearly 25% of individual investors in India are now a woman: NSE

Nearly 25% of individual investors in India are now a woman, a notable increase from 22.5% in FY23; the rapid digitisation of financial services has lowered entry barriers

More than half of Indian states now have a female-investor share that exceeds the national average of nearly 25%: NSE

130 CPI (Maoist) cadres of different ranks surrender before the government

The surrendered Maoists hand over 124 arms including a US carbine, a Fusil Automatique Léger (FAL) rifle, 31 AK 47 rifles, 21 INSAS rifles

The mass surrender of cadres belonging to the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army is seen as a major blow to the Maoists

NHAI has deployed more than 5,100 women staff during day shifts at over 1,140 toll plazas across national highways and expressways

NHAI’s initiative to deploy women staff will create employment opportunities for women and strengthen their participation in the national highway infrastructure sector

The move to deploy women staff at toll plazas seeks to enhance the experience of highway users by creating a more efficient, empathetic and user-friendly environment: NHAI

Electric passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales in India increased 44 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in February 2026 to 13,733 units: FADA

Tata Motors continued to dominate the electric PV retail segment with sales of 5,568 units in February 2026, marking a 38.51 per cent growth compared with 4,020 units in the same month last year

Mahindra & Mahindra reported the strongest annual growth among major players, with electric PV retail sales rising sharply to 2,913 units compared with 508 units in February 2025

Active tech job openings in India rose 9% month-on-month to 119,000 in March 2026, the highest in over three quarters: Report

Non-tech sectors account for a larger share of tech and engineering hiring, signalling a shift in how companies across industries are building digital capabilities: Report

Of the 119,000 active openings, about 88,000 are full-time positions, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all jobs in the tech sector: Report

India's investment climate remains strong supported by the country's robust economic fundamentals, prudent fiscal management and regulatory reforms: Baker Tilly ASA India

Reforms such as simplified labour codes, changes to the Income Tax framework and improved access to policymakers have helped strengthen the business environment: Baker Tilly ASA India

Regulatory reforms simplify business. Investments are booming across sectors. Foreign investors should understand India's diverse regional markets: Baker Tilly ASA India

The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) were up by $26 million to $18.866 billion: RBI data

India's foreign exchange reserves went up by $4.88 billion to reach record high of $728.5 billion in the week ending February 27: RBI data

The value of the gold reserves increased by $4.141 billion to $131.63 billion during the week ending February 27: RBI

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo’s domestic arm aims to close 2025-26 (FY26) with about 44 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth: Kenji Inoue, chief operating officer and chief financial officer

India is extremely central to our future growth, says Kenji Inoue, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, Uniqlo India

Uniqlo India aims to make India the global sourcing hub in near future, with a target of 30% of local sourcing

PM Modi highlighted that agriculture remains the mainstay of the Indian economy and a strategic pillar for the nation's long-term developmental journey

Providing data on the success of existing schemes, PM Modi noted that 10 crore farmers have received over Rs 4 lakh crore as PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

PM Modi said that nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in insurance claims have been settled under PM Fasal Bima Yojana

PM Modi says steps need to be taken to promote all aspects of "quality, branding and standards" of Indian agriculture produce

If we scale up the high-value agri sector, only then we can convert our agriculture sector to a globally-competitive sector: PM Modi

We must place greater emphasis on chemical-free and natural farming. Natural farming creates a highway to reach markets across the world: PM Modi

Farming through AgriStack represents one of the most ambitious attempts globally to digitise agriculture at scale

In a recent post-budget address on agricultural transformation, PM Modi highlighted the government’s push to build a nationwide digital backbone for farming through AgriStack

AgriStack aims to integrate farmer identities, land records and agricultural datasets into a unified ecosystem that can power services ranging from credit and insurance to precision advisory

India's techno-legal AI governance model, built on soft guidelines and shared responsibility, is practical for rapidly evolving technology, says Wipro's Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer

India’s pragmatic techno-legal approach to AI governance is drawing global appreciation

By combining soft regulations with responsible AI guidelines and security frameworks, India is building accountability across the entire AI lifecycle: Expert

For Siemens, India is the fourth largest country in the world and the fastest growing as well: Siemens MD & CEO Sunil Mathur

The FTAs that India has signed with many countries facilitate export opportunities for us: Siemens MD & CEO Sunil Mathur

Indian private sector will set up new factories due to rising demand driven by higher consumption following GST reductions and revisions in income tax rates: Siemens MD & CEO Sunil Mathur

Gau Swastha combines CV, VLMs and LLMs to analyse cattle photos, farmer-reported symptoms and veterinary knowledge in a unified clinical reasoning engine

The Gau Swastha AI platform extracts rich physiological, anatomical and behavioural signals directly from a simple side-angle photograph of the cow

Gau Swastha leverages generative AI with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to deliver actionable, science-backed treatment and care protocols

We are a long-time supporter of the India-US relationship and India is absolutely an essential partner to the US: Meredith Walker

India's recent diplomatic initiatives provide a crucial framework for smaller nations with limited resources to participate in the technological revolution: Tshering Cigay Dorji

Meredith Walker, Chief Economist at the US-based Cyber Future Foundation, emphasised the strategic importance of India's energy stability amidst ongoing global conflicts

President of Finland Alexander Stubb and PM Modi decided to upgrade ties to a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability

On the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue, Finland President Alexander Stubb described India as a peacemaker

I would like to forge a relationship with Prime Minister Modi, because I think he’s a great leader: Finland President Alexander Stubb

PM Modi has been actively engaging with world leaders in an attempt to prevent the escalation of conflicts and encourage peaceful solutions

India’s foreign policy under PM Modi has increasingly emphasized the idea that global stability cannot be achieved through confrontation

PM Modi has been actively communicating with leaders from key Middle Eastern nations to ensure stability and protect millions of Indians living and working there

Bharat’s story has been shaped by the strength of its women, not only in legislatures and boardrooms, but equally in homes, farms, classrooms and countless other spaces

Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has moved beyond viewing women as beneficiaries to recognising them as drivers of development

India’s Female Labour Force Participation Rate has risen from 23.3 per cent in 2017-18 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24

PMBJP has brought about a profound and systematic transformation by addressing a critical gap in public healthcare

PMBJP is not merely a retail intervention; it represents a structural strengthening of India’s health care system

With multi-sectoral collaborations, the PMBJP has proved that with the right institutional vision, health care can be both high-quality and universally accessible

American semiconductor major Micron, which started ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat, had speed in mind while deciding the location of its India plant

In 2023, Micron known for Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) and NAND (storage technology) wafers, named Sanand GIDC as its chosen destination

Many semiconductor projects are coming up in the Sanand complex, which spans some 2,200 hectares and houses 54 multinationals and 600 MSMEs

Indian women are becoming financially aware and comfortable using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI): Survey

Indian women in rural and semi-urban areas use UPI at least once a week, primarily to pay utility bills, buy groceries and recharge their mobile phones: Survey

Women represent the GDP reserve of our nation, holding the potential to drive sustained social and economic progress at the last mile

Finland has reiterated its support for India's permanent membership in a reformed UNSC, as India welcomed Finland's interest in joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

India and Finland underscored the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation through the United Nations and other international bodies

The India-Finland Joint statement condemned the terrorist attack in J&K's Pahalgam on April 22, 2025 and the terror incident near Red Fort in New Delhi on November 10, 2025